Silver Pocket Sundial by Michael Butterfield

Description:

Silver Pocket Sundial by Michael Butterfield, Paris, late 17th century, the octagonal plate signed at the base of the adjustable bird-shaped hinged gnomon "Butterfield Paris," engraved with roman and arabic numeral horary scales for latitudes 43, 46, 49, and 52, glazed compass with cardinal points in block lettering, the reverse engraved with the latitudes of twenty-two principle cities, lg. 3, wd. 2 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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